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Youth worker
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ipswich QLD
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A work colleague of mine has seen a 2006 (not sure of exact build date) with almost 0km's, with no previous owner. She loves the look of it, and its a "pretty colour" hence she has asked me what its actually like, and what are the known issues.
My only knowledge of it is its a Daewoo, and its the up-spec'd Barina. And the only review I found on it said it was completely average! Can anyone give me a "what's good" and "what's not" about that model please, and any other helpful info including known issues? Much appreciated! Mr Brooksy
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2007 FPV F6 Typhoon BFII, Neo. Build Number 325 2011 SZ Territory Typhoon Thread: Mr Brooksy's BFII Typhoon Territory Thread: Mrs Brooksy's SZ Territory Resurrection Old Futura thread:
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VFII SS UTE
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Coast
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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2 friends have bought them and both regret the purchase. One has traded theirs in at 12 months on a Holden Cruze. Fuel Economy is poor and build quality is terrible is what both said of their Vivas.
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Youth worker
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thanks for the info so far!
As far as I can see, they were average at best in 2006!
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2007 FPV F6 Typhoon BFII, Neo. Build Number 325 2011 SZ Territory Typhoon Thread: Mr Brooksy's BFII Typhoon Territory Thread: Mrs Brooksy's SZ Territory Resurrection Old Futura thread:
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Too Blue
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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It's pure-daewoo crap; they've got like a 2-3 star safety rating from memory. At least the Captiva and Cruze had Australian design and engineering input. Tell'a to spend a bit extra and just get something decent like a 2005-08 Fiesta.
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Ford Fiesta
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Melbourne
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The Camira of the 00's
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BF XR6, oh yeah!!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Melton, Vic
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Very poor, Definitely avoid, one of the worst cars to ever wear a Holden badge. She would be better off in a mid-nineties Corolla. From what iv'e heard from people I know that have had the displeasure to drive them, they are thirsty, poorly built and not all that comfy on a trip. The ride is meant to be pretty poor too. Add to that the poor crash safety, I would steer clear.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2009
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good enough as a cheap run about for the young ladys but dont expect a great deal more then that from it average car at a low price you get what you pay for very little engine is weak poor really transmission is slow sluggish and confused suspension is softer then a backmarkers wallet hahahahaha
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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I had a part time school job at Holden as a groomer when these came out in 05, and the out going Astra 'Classic' it replaced was years ahead in every way, even though they were launched in 1998. I think these Vivas are a face lifted Daewoo Lanos from the 1990s, well they have a strong resemblance anyway, bloody horrible things.
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Youth worker
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ipswich QLD
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Thanks for all that guys, your thoughts line up with what I have read too!
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Theres a reason why theres still a 2006 plate car with no kms on it.. They arent a good car...
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One claim under warranty...to bleed the brakes. How many other brands can say that? I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. |
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